The indoor air quality (IAQ) in your Covington, LA home has a direct impact on your health and comfort. You may find yourself experiencing any number of symptoms such as headaches, dizziness or respiratory infections. Let’s review four common sources of indoor air pollution to protect yourself against.
1. Bacterial Growth
Bacterial growth, like mildew, poses a serious threat to your home’s indoor air quality. Mildew grows in warm, humid spaces and spreads by releasing tiny spores that land on other surfaces. Investing in a dehumidifier is a great way to help reduce the likelihood of mildew growing in your home.
2. Tobacco Smoke
You’re probably already aware of how unhealthy smoking is, but it also lowers the IAQ of your home. Cigarette smoke contains at least 70 carcinogens and thousands of other chemicals that aren’t healthy for the respiratory system.
3. Carpet and Upholstery
Carpet and upholstery serve as traps for indoor air pollutants. While having indoor air pollutants trapped sounds like a good thing, they get stirred up easily when you walk around or sit in your favorite chair. The best way to help combat IAQ pollutants hiding in your carpet and upholstery is to vacuum regularly, especially if anyone in your home has respiratory issues.
4. Household Cleaners
Some of the products you use to clean your home may make your IAQ worse. Depending on the chemicals in those household cleaners, you can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air in your home. Make sure to review the ingredients in your household cleaners before using them.
Our team is ready to assist you with IAQ services to make your air safer and your home more comfortable. Call the team at Three Rivers Services, LLC today to find out about our IAQ products and HVAC maintenance services in Covington, LA.
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